Tuesday, 9 April 2013

Transformation


Arch Enemies, you and me
Life’s purpose is
Creating tension to hurt, to wound, to maim
Hating one another, until
Empathy between us
May over time grow, and
You become my friend

ALCHEMY
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Using the definition "an inexplicable or mysterious transmutingfor the word Alchemy

23 comments:

  1. cool - like the acrostic -

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  2. That's one way to fit in the prompt :D

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  3. And you become my friend - that is an alchemy worth the effort. Great flow to the acrostic. Clever take on the prompt.

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  4. Loved the structure and the highlighted letters of the Acrostic. Enemies becoming friends - oh wouldn't it be loverly. Very nicely done.

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  5. This is such a beautiful, hopeful piece.

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  6. I totally loved this. that's all, I just loved it.

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  7. Excellent acrostic Rog - this is one of my favorites that I've read so far.

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  8. They say it's a fine line. Terrific acrostic!

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  9. Good job with the prompt! Love the way you used the word in the acrostic, and defined it as well.

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  10. Great use of the prompt word! I love the idea of alchemy as a change in a relationship. Nice work.

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  11. My favorite use of alchemy so far this week I think - great metaphor. And rings true without being heavy handed. Good one!

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  12. Excellent use of alchemy! Fun, direct and profound.

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  13. Finally finished the taxes and catching up. I like this. Maybe give it a try with one of my last few a-z unwritten.
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    1. Thanks for the feedback - taxes - yuck...

      Pardon my ignorance - what is this a-z unwritten.

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  14. Acrostics are fun. Bravo.

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